Winter Holidays ScheduleAll Indianapolis Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, December 24
and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.In addition, all locations will close at 5 p.m on Monday December 31 and remain closed on Tuesday, January 1 for New Year's Day, except the InfoZone which will be open on New Year's Day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2012 News Archives

December 20, 2012 —
Those who receive new eReaders for the holidays can receive free help with using their digital devices and downloading materials on The Indianapolis Public Library's "Call-a-Tinker" helpline, beginning Wednesday, December 26 and continuing through Saturday, February 2.

December 17, 2012 —
Parents and caregivers can visit The Indianapolis Public Library for a variety of resources to guide them in helping children cope in the wake of the recent Newtown, Connecticut tragedy.

November 30, 2012 —
The entire community is invited to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the beautifully transformed Central Library with a variety of free activities for all ages on Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 from 12 noon-5 p.m.

November 28, 2012 —
Children of all ages and families are invited to learn about the intricate workings of the amazing human body during The Indianapolis Public Library's "Lilly Scientist in Residence" series presented at Central Library.

October 22, 2012 —
Two representatives of The Indianapolis Public Library are visiting the Hangzhou, China Public Library through November 18 as part of the Sister City staff exchange between the two cities.

October 19, 2012 —
New environmental and landscaping additions recently completed at the Garfield Park Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library will enhance its role as the "Green Library in the Park."

October 17, 2012 —
The Christel House Academy, located on the near southeast side of Indianapolis at 2717 S. East Street, has become the third public charter school in Indianapolis to join The Indianapolis Public Library’s Shared System.

October 9, 2012 —
Teens are encouraged to read for fun and take advantage of reading in all its forms, including books, magazines, eBooks and audiobooks, at The Indianapolis Public Library during Teen Read Week October 14-20.

October 2, 2012 —
Four authors with ties to Indiana were awarded the 2012 Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award during the Gala Awards Dinner on September 29 at Central Library in downtown Indianapolis.

The Nutcracker is a German story written in the early 1800s by E.T.A. Hoffmann about a girl whose favorite Nutcracker comes to life, battles an evil Mouse King and then takes her to a magical kingdom of doll... &raquo More

IndyPL Launches Popular New Online ServicesFree film streaming and access to complete archives of The Indianapolis Star and National Geographic magazine are among several new online services at The Indianapolis Public Library that enhance the Library's palette of information products beyond books.&raquo More

Christmas is a time of year that brings people together. The happiness, generosity and spirit of good will at Christmas provide a great opportunity to share with kids how people of different traditions and c... &raquo More